Synopsis The function of the UBC is as a man-portable charger for various rechargeable battery configurations and chemistries (primarily lithium ion and select nickel metal hydride and nickel cadmium batteries). The UBC will be deployed at the squad or platoon level for use in remote (Tier 1) locations where there is no commercial power grid or reliable power generation infrastructure. Therefore it is extremely critical that the UBC must be of minimal weight and volume, survive use in a tactical environment (i.e. pass MIL-STD 810 tests) and be able to charge batteries using alternative and/or renewable energy sources along with standard AC and platform DC power sources. PURPOSE This DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP) is being posted to gather industry comments on the expected solicitation. This acquisition is for two basic kits involving the universal battery charger and additional components to be ordered on an individual basis. An Industry Day will be held relating to this acquisition in November. REQUESTED INFORMATION Respondents are requested to identify their business type (i.e., large, small, small and disadvantaged, 8(a)certified, woman-owned small, HUB Zone certified small, or service disabled veteran-owned small business) in their response. In addition, respondents are requested to advise if they would intend on submitting a proposal as a Prime vendor on the effort. Respondents are encouraged to provide comments regarding the inclusion of a Warranty for equipment deliverables. Please include proposed length of warranty, scope, and rough order of magnitude with the comments. INSTRUCTIONS There is no solicitation available at this time. Award of a five (5) year, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is anticipated as a result of the forthcoming solicitation. The included DRAFT solicitation is not to be construed as a formal solicitation or request for proposals by the Government. The Government does not intend to pay for any information received in response to the DRAFT RFP.The official release of the RFP will be posted on the Army Single Face to Industry (ASFI) web site located at thefollowing address: https://acquisition.army.mil/asfi/ . The on-line version of the RFP will include all documents of the solicitation package. No hard copy of this RFP will be issued. Amendments, if any, will be posted at the same location as the solicitation. The complete solicitation package, including amendments, should be received and reviewed prior to submitting a response. It is the responsibility of those responding to the solicitation to obtain all amendments and/or other applicable documents. Thomas Marousek is the point of contract for this action, telephone 410-306-2187 or email:
[email protected]. Copies of the DRAFT RFP, Statement of Work, Equipment Specifications, and a Pricing Matrix example have been included with this posting. Industry is invited to provide comments. Comments regarding the Statement of Work and Specifications must be made using the attached excel file. In all cases, the applicable company name must precede the comments. All other comments/questions should be provided in writing. Please have all comments submitted via email to
[email protected] no later than 2:00 pm EST on Friday 1 November 2013.